Speed comparison using distance-time data is the focus of this Grade 3 Science resource on forces and motion. Students use distance and time information to compare motions, distinguish steady-speed motion from changing-speed motion, and decide which object is moving faster using relative language and simple ratios.

Compare Motion Using Data

Students work with short motion records to interpret how far objects travel and how long they take. They compare distance-time information, order distances traveled, and use simple ratios and relative language to determine which object is faster. The activities also distinguish steady-speed motion from changing-speed motion using summaries of motion.

Apply Reasoning in Different Formats

The worksheet includes multiple-choice questions, true-or-false statements, short-answer questions, a reading passage, matching, a cloze passage, an essay, and a “Did You Know?” activity. Students select and justify comparisons, interpret brief motion records, and communicate conclusions using appropriate language and numerical information.

Included Support

• Student worksheet focused on speed comparison using distance-time data
• Student Notes & Lesson Summary supplement
• Separate Teacher Guide with Learning Objectives, Teaching Tips, Discussion Questions, and Common Mistakes

Classroom Use

Use this resource during a forces and motion lesson, for guided practice, independent work, review, or a check of student understanding. The student notes provide additional support for key ideas, while the Teacher Guide gives practical prompts for discussion and guidance for addressing common mistakes.

Designed for Grade 3 Science within an Ontario framework, this resource gives students focused practice interpreting distance-time information and comparing how objects move.